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West Africa Missing Out in Russia’s Tourism Boom

By Kester Kenn Klomegah

MOSCOW, April 17, 2016 (Buziness Africa) -- West Africa tourism destinations remain largely untapped for the huge number of potential Russian tourists whose incomes have steadily grown over the past few years and have shown high interest in touring different parts of the world.

Mauritius: Visa Exemption for Mauritians Traveling to Russia and Indonesia for Short Stays

PRESS RELEASE

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, April 14, 2016 (Government of Maritius) -- Mauritian citizens travelling to Russia and Indonesia for short stays will henceforth be exempted of visa. These developments are extremely useful to develop economic exchanges and strengthen our diplomatic ties with both countries.

Seychelles: Local Passport Accessible to 129 Countries By December As Visa Waiver Agreement With Russia Comes Into Force

By Madiha Philo and Sharon Uranie

VICTORIA, Seychelles, September 12, 2015 (SNA) — Seychellois nationals will no longer need to apply for a visa when travelling to Russia, once a visa waiver agreement signed between the two countries comes into force.

The visa waiver is expected to come into effect before year-end, possibly just in time for Seychellois nationals looking to spend a white and cold Christmas during the Russian winter.

Tourism is Africa's most promising sector - Minister

ACCRA, Ghana, August 07, 2015 (GNA) -- Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, said on Thursday that Africa has a major opportunity to harness the potential of tourism.

This, she, said would foster development, increase its participation in the global economy and generate revenue for investments.

Russia: An Untapped Tourism Market for Africa

By Kester Kenn Klomegah

MOSCOW, July 31, 2015 (Buziness Africa) – With exception of a few Africa countries, Russian tourists flow has generally hit stumbling blocks over the past two decades which experts and operators said was due to lack of adequate information, low marketing strategies of existing tourism destinations and ineffective institutional organization in Russia and the former Soviet republics.

Ethiopia: A Unique Tourism Destination

By Kester Kenn Klomegah

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 23, 2015 (Buziness Africa) -- Ethiopia is an east African country rich in history and natural extremes. It is a place where travellers can explore the natural landscape, learn about east African culture and visit archaeological sites, according to Veronica Bierman, General Manager of Exotic Time, a Russian Tourism Agency.